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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 4: [Shuangsheng Dao Sect (Twin Rice Sect)]
Chapter 70 (325): [Major Changes in the Underground Immortal Mansion]
(70th of Volume 4)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Li Weiyi turned and walked toward the stone steps.
Using his Myriad Manifestations Staff-Spear, he tore a gap in the Formation barrier, allowing Yang Qingxi, Yang Qingchan, Qi Xiao, and Tuoba Butuo to enter.
"Why did it take so long to open the Formation? Did you already take all the good stuff for yourself?" Yang Qingxi eyed him suspiciously.
Li Weiyi sighed: "I had to check for danger first. What if there were killing formations or killing talismans? If we all rushed in together, wouldn't we all die here?"
"Good heavens, there's so much Immortal Soil! It must weigh dozens of pounds!"
"I think it's more than that. It might even be a hundred pounds!" Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo exclaimed.
Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan immediately rushed forward, stunned by the vast expanse of Immortal Soil, covering an area the size of a small temple. They had never seen such immense wealth.
One ounce of Immortal Soil was worth ten thousand Yongquan Coins.
A hundred pounds would be worth tens of millions of Yongquan Coins.
More importantly, there was no shortage of buyers for Immortal Soil.
High-grade pills, artifacts, and talismans all required it.
Even refining Immortality Pills and cultivating the Immortal Body relied on it.
Li Weiyi walked behind the Second Yang, inhaling their fragrant scent, and murmured softly, "If I, Li Weiyi, were a greedy man, you wouldn't see a single grain of Immortal Soil. The greatest pain in this world is to be misunderstood and wronged."
Not only Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan, but even Qi Xiao and Tuoba Tuoba believed him.
They couldn't help but feel regret, thinking Li Weiyi placed too much importance on his reputation.
With such a vast amount of Immortal Soil, it would have been understandable to secretly hoard it or even resort to murder to silence anyone who might discover his secret.
Yang Qingchan was moved, turning to Yang Qingxi, "I believe you now! He truly is trustworthy. Though he can be a bit overbearing at times, that's what makes him so charming. Even I'm starting to fall for him."
For Yang Qingchan, the Immortal Soil here was like timely rain. It would allow her to rapidly enhance her physical strength and unleash her full potential.
"There are ninety-six pounds in total. That's forty-eight pounds each."
"Old Qi, Tuoba, you two can each take four pounds from my share to cultivate your bodies. Come back for more after you've refined and absorbed it."
Li Weiyi quickly distributed the Immortal Soil.
Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo were overjoyed, repeatedly thanking Li Weiyi and genuinely developing a deep respect for him.
Even Yang Qingxi couldn't help but glance at him repeatedly, as if seeing Li Weiyi in a new light.
Eight catties of Immortal Soil were worth eighty thousand Yongquan Coins.
Li Weiyi chided her gently, "What are you staring at? Do you think everyone is as selfish as Miss Yang?"
"When have I ever been selfish?" Yang Qingxi retorted, her round eyes glaring at him.
Li Weiyi said, "Did you share any of the treasures from the outer treasure vault with me? When I asked you to help me earlier, you hesitated and dragged your feet, all because you wanted to maximize your own profit. Hmm... forty-eight catties of Immortal Soil, worth four million eight hundred thousand Yongquan Coins..."
Yang Qingxi knew what he was getting at.
She quickly stored the Immortal Soil in her Ancestral Field, her red lips curving into a soft smile as she said, "Qingxi will definitely repay the five million Yongquan Coins, Divine Son. But this Immortal Soil is incredibly valuable to me. Please grant me some time. In the future, if you ever need Qingxi's help, just give the word, Divine Son. I promise I won't hesitate again and will give my full cooperation."
A strange feeling stirred within Li Weiyi. Yang Qingxi, usually so haughty and aloof, affecting the air of a leader among the younger generation, had never before humbled herself before him, calling herself Qingxi.
It was as if a wild stallion had become docile before him, willing to let him ride upon its back. Even if this docility was feigned, it held a peculiar allure.
Li Weiyi knew this was because he had broken through to become a Four-Star Spiritual Master, truly surpassing her in cultivation.
"Boom!"
A deafening crash echoed through the Cave Dwelling, louder than thunder by several times.
The entire structure shook violently, the ground trembled, and cracks spiderwebbed across the stone walls. Debris rained down, and objects shattered on the floor.
Even the Cave Dwelling's elite cultivators were terrified, their faces paling as they scrambled to escape.
"Could it be that we triggered something by entering the inner layer?" Tuoba Butuo speculated.
Li Weiyi immediately dismissed this idea.
"The sound came from far away, accompanied by a surge of immense energy. A terrifying battle has erupted within the Underground Immortal Mansion - at least Immortal Realm Giants are clashing."
Yang Qingxi's expression turned grave: "An ordinary Immortal Realm cultivator couldn't cause such a massive disturbance in the Underground Immortal Mansion. It's likely a Transcendent has broken in!"
She knew some inside information. Over the past year, tombstones and burial mounds had been spreading across the surface, drawing intense attention from various factions in the Lingxiao Realm. Countless experts from across the land had converged on Fu Prefecture.
The disappearance of Tang Wanzhou had sent shockwaves through the Northern Territory. A Transcendent had even appeared at the entrance to the Underground Immortal Mansion, desperately trying to break in.
Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo's eyes lit up with joy.
They would never betray the Twin Rice Sect because of Li Weiyi. However, they knew the Ricefolk would never truly accept humans, always viewing them as outsiders.
If the Snow Sword Tang Court or the Zuoqiu Clan's Transcendent managed to break in and destroy the Twin Rice Sect's Cultivation Headquarters, it would free those imprisoned in the Divine Prison.
They and Li Weiyi would finally have a chance to regain their freedom.
After all, Li Weiyi had only joined the Twin Rice Sect out of necessity.
They opened the stone door and fled the cave dwelling.
Outside, an endless stone forest stretched before them. They headed toward the Twin Rice Sect's Cultivation Headquarters.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Deafening explosions shook the very heavens and earth, leaving no clue as to the direction of the battle.
Stone pillars in the stone forest shattered continuously, the ground collapsed, massive boulders tumbled, and pathways fractured.
Li Weiyi turned back, gazing toward the colossal chasm that connected to the Netherblack Swamp below.
He sensed the aura of Zen Hai Guanwu.
He shared a subtle Soul Spirit connection with Zen Hai Guanwu, but this was the first time in an entire year since entering the Underground Immortal Mansion that he had sensed her.
"You all go ahead!" Li Weiyi said without explanation.
Activating the Clear Void Cicada Chase Step, he transformed into a wisp of Azure Mist, weaving through the falling rocks and hurtling toward the chasm, which spanned dozens of miles.
"Could this be the commotion she and the three Masters are causing? They were indeed formidable in their prime, but their strength shouldn't have recovered much yet."
Li Weiyi donned the Governor's Official Robe, then layered a Spiritual Artifact robe over it, preparing for any eventuality.
Following a Blood River, he approached the colossal chasm.
There, a blinding beam of energy, dozens of miles in diameter, enveloped the chasm from above. The power radiating from it carried the might to shatter the heavens and destroy the earth.
Even from a distance of over ten miles, Li Weiyi dared not approach closer.
The Buddhist Chant echoed in his ears, and a surge of heat radiated from the Dao Ancestor's Tai Chi Fish at his chest.
This strange phenomenon had first occurred a year ago when he entered the main hall at the entrance. Some form of Buddhist-Daoist power had connected with the Dao Ancestor's Tai Chi Fish, triggering it.
Just as Li Weiyi was about to take out the Dao Ancestor's Tai Chi Fish to examine it, several terrifying auras approached him at an astonishing speed.
"Swish! Swish..."
Three figures shot past him overhead, moving so fast they resembled three shooting stars, their features indistinguishable.
Yet it was certain they were the three Immortal Realm Giants of the Twin Rice Sect.
"Why aren't you leaving? Return to Headquarters!"
Yao Qingxuan appeared beside Li Weiyi as if out of thin air, her skin radiating a brilliant glow of Spiritual Qi like celestial jade. Her face was set in a battle-ready expression.
"Pa!"
A Buddhist chant echoed from above the massive cavern.
In the next moment, a skeleton clad in Buddhist robes descended from the sky amidst a radiant glow. With a wave of its sleeve, it sent the three Immortal Realm Giants flying backward, their bodies crashing deep into the rock face with a resounding thump.
Even the aftershocks sent sand and stones flying.
A single ray of Buddha light could pierce through several miles of rock. When thousands of such rays shone down, even Yao Qingxuan was forced to retreat.
The combat power of the Monk Corpse far exceeded her expectations.
Yao Qingxuan grabbed Li Weiyi's left wrist, enveloping his entire body in Immortal Qi and pressing him tightly against her. She then fled at top speed.
Golden Buddha light swirled around them as the rock layers continuously collapsed.
Even the bronze skeleton that supported the rock layers melted instantly when struck by the Buddha light.
Li Weiyi's body felt weightless as Yao Qingxuan dragged him forward.
At this moment, he had no thought of finding the Zen Hai Guanwu. Even Immortal Realm Giants were fleeing for their lives.
He asked, "What's happening? What is that thing, and why are you so afraid of it, Master?"
Yao Qingxuan's eyes narrowed as she stared ahead, the scenery blurring past.
"I don't know why, but a Transcendent-level Monk Corpse has awakened. It has already pierced through the Triple Heaven of the Headquarters and reached the Sacred Heart Layer. We don't know its purpose yet, but it might be after the Book of Radiant Stars."
"A month ago, we discovered the hole it punched through the barrier between the Mortal Realm Layer and the Sacred Heart Layer. For the past month, the entire Headquarters has been searching for it, until it finally struck today."
"No one expected a newly awakened Monk Corpse to be so overwhelmingly powerful. Before its death, it must have been a Martial-Mystic Dao Heavenly Ancient Emperor."
The awakening of the Ancient Celestial Emperor reminded Li Weiyi of Zen Hai Guanwu.
'I wonder what level she's recovered to by now?'
However, Zen Hai Guanwu wasn't simply restoring her combat strength. Her ambition was far greater: to reverse life and death, to cultivate a flesh-and-blood body once more - a path fraught with difficulty.
Moreover, she had yet to complete her Yang Marriage.
Li Weiyi asked, "Is the resurrection of Monk Corpses common in the Underground Immortal Mansion?"
Yao Qingxuan replied, "The Underground Immortal Mansion is unique, connected to Ancient Immortals. The Ancient Bhagavata Sect's Buddhist cultivators' cultivation methods are also peculiar, and the Sacred Heart Layer conceals great secrets. These factors have led to seven recorded Monk Corpse awakenings over the past thousand years, each with varying states and levels of power."
"The commonality is that in the initial stages of awakening, their power isn't particularly strong, making them easy to suppress and subdue. Their combat strength only gradually increases over time."
"The Forbidden One of Guan Shan, Master of Xu Fodu and Palace Master An, is one such example. He was the most powerful of the seven Monk Corpse awakenings, suspected to be the revival of the Ancient Celestial Emperor's Monk Corpse. Yet it still took him centuries to reach Transcendent-level power."
"Because Guan Shan possessed this Forbidden One, the Jiu Li Tribe, one of the Ancient Myriad Clans, feared him greatly in the past. They offered annual tributes in exchange for peace and stability in Li Prefecture. Without Transcendent power, the Jiu Li Tribe had no voice, forced to submit to a dead man's rule."
When Yao Qingxuan mentioned the Jiu Li Tribe, her tone dripped with mockery and cold disdain, clearly disappointed by their actions over the past millennium. Yet her eyes flashed with a sharp, determined light, revealing her intention to shatter this oppressive reality.
Li Weiyi stared at her breathtakingly beautiful immortal face and finally asked the question he'd long wanted to ask but dared not: "Master, why did you fake your death and secretly join the Twin Rice Sect back then?"
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